Tips for creating a procurement strategy in education catering
By Emma Williamson, Head of Procurement at EF-group All businesses in catering should have a procurement strategy to help guide the acquisition and purchasing of produce. But more than this, the strategy must do a good job of considering all the most important aspects of procurement, including cost reduction, risk mitigation and company growth. A […]
Reducing shame: Rethinking behaviour management in education
By Dr Leanne Johnson, Head of Trauma Informed Practice and Standards, Outcomes First Group There is no louder warning bell than the latest statistics around staff and pupil wellbeing and increasing suspensions and permanent exclusions. ‘Persistent disruptive behaviour’ has long been linked to children and young people with social emotional and mental health (SEMH) and/or […]
Online courses for education procurement skills – Fully updated for 2025
We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the education FM and IT sectors, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2025 and beyond – start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses for Education professionals designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn […]
January 2025 is Hygiene Month on Education Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in January we’re focusing on Hygiene. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a specialist in Hygiene for […]
How Important Is Energy Management In Schools?
Energy management has become a critical focus for senior Estate and Facilities Managers across the UK’s educational institutions. Energy management in schools, alongside colleges and universities, is now essential for reducing operating costs, achieving sustainability targets, and lowering carbon emissions. With rising energy costs, stricter environmental requirements, and growing scrutiny over carbon footprints, campuses are […]
NCUB highlights concerns over reduced higher apprenticeship funding
Data released by the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB) has revealed higher and degree apprenticeships are critical for skills supply, amid worries that reduced funding for these qualifications could harm growth. Specifically, Higher Apprenticeship (including Degree Apprenticeship) starts rose by 8.2% in 2023/24, as employers turn to these qualifications to gain and develop […]
UCL study: Pandemic hasn’t impacted maths & science scores among pupils in England
Pupils in years 5 and 9 in England have maintained or improved scores in maths and science compared to pre-pandemic results, report UCL researchers who analysed findings in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The scores go against predictions around the continuing negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on pupils’ achievements. […]
SAVE THE DATE: Education Forum & Education Tech Forum – September 2025
The co-located Education Forum & Education Tech Forum return once again next September and demand for delegate places is already high – book your date with the industry’s leading suppliers without delay! 29th & 30th September 2025 | Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow These two unique events provide you with a day and […]
Sourcing the Best Physical Security Solutions for Schools: 5 Tips for Estate and Facilities Management Professionals
Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors is a priority for schools, colleges, and universities. For senior Estate and Facilities Management professionals, selecting the right physical security solutions requires a careful balance between protecting campus communities, managing budgets, and ensuring systems remain practical as needs evolve. From access control and surveillance to perimeter protection […]
Private schools ‘have lost GCSE results edge’ after socioeconomic adjustments
Private school pupils in England no longer perform better at GCSE level than state school pupils in the core subjects of English, Maths and Science when the results are adjusted for socioeconomic background, according to a study by UCL researchers. Despite the gap closing in the core subjects, private school pupils continue to achieve stronger […]